At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the bridge to brighter futures by supporting jobseekers and local businesses.
- Company: Fedcap UK, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving economic mobility.
- Benefits: 33 days annual leave, health support, and a £500 benefits scheme.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on wellbeing and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while building valuable relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales, recruitment, or customer service with a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 £ per year.
Be the Bridge to Brighter Futures! Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Do you thrive in relationship-building, sales or recruitment environments? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Location: On-site in Reading (RG1 7QE) with some community outreach.
Salary: Starting salary £30,000 to £32,000
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as an ambassador for Fedcap and the Restart Scheme, championing the benefits of sustainable employment for local businesses and jobseekers.
- Provide employers with high-quality, tailored services from recruitment support to candidate preparation and adapting your approach to suit each business.
- Build strong relationships with local employers and initiatives to develop a portfolio of live vacancies.
- Support customers to develop their confidence, skills and readiness for work, including preparing them for interviews and job starts.
- Proactively market candidates to employers and identify new work opportunities.
- Consistently deliver against performance targets, ensuring excellent service and quality.
- Coach and mentor small groups of candidates, empowering them to carry out effective job searches independently.
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine commitment to our values: Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation.
- Experience in business development, account management, recruitment, or sales, with a track record of working to targets.
- Experience in a customer-focused service delivery environment.
- Proven ability to build rapport, motivate, understand and empower individuals.
- Ability to work proactively, think creatively, and adapt approaches based on employer needs.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local & regional labour markets.
- Awareness of employment legislation and safeguarding principles.
Here’s What Makes Fedcap a Rewarding Career...
- We’re a Disability Confident Leader and proud to be part of a partnership that reflects the communities we serve.
- You’ll make a real impact: Every success story you help write will be felt in homes, workplaces, and communities across the county.
- You’ll work locally: Embedded in the places you know— towns, villages, and rural communities.
- You’ll grow: With access to training, reflective practice, and a national network of likeminded colleagues.
- You’ll be supported: We believe in team working, wellbeing check-ins, and manageable caseloads.
- You’ll be part of something bigger: From mental health awareness to inclusive recruitment and sustainable employment, your work contributes to broader change.
Benefits
- 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell additional days.
- £500 annual benefits scheme to spend at over 900 retailers.
- Cycle to Work scheme open all year round.
- Pension scheme with up to 5% employer match.
- Free life assurance worth 4x your salary.
- Health & wellbeing support, including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- Digital gym, mindfulness resources, virtual GP and more.
About Us
Fedcap UK (part of The Fedcap Group) is a not-for-profit organisation. Our mission is to improve economic mobility by unlocking opportunities that move the dial for individuals and communities. Internationally, Fedcap has nearly 90 years of experience, supporting over 245,000 people annually to help improve their economic well-being and their quality of life through education, health, employability and economic development practice areas.
At Fedcap, we embed social value in how we work - from who we hire, to who we partner with, to how we deliver services that create lasting change.
Additional Information
Fedcap Employment is committed to equal opportunities throughout recruitment and selection, in line with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy and the Equality Act 2010. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively welcome applications from disabled people and will support reasonable adjustments where needed. We are also proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, encouraging applications from veterans, reservists, and military families.
Sales/Recruitment Consultant in Reading employer: The Fedcap Group
The Fedcap Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its team members, offering a supportive work culture that values inclusivity and learner-centred approaches. With opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adult learners across Blackburn, Burnley, and Accrington, you will find a rewarding environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
